Coaching Education | Why Young Athletes Excel with Backyard Play

Gary Simmons, author of "Gymbag Wisdoms," provides some interesting stories about athletes he worked with in high school.

Simmons explains that some of the top players that he deals with are not necessarily the ones who play on year-round travel teams. Rather, it is the players who play in the parks, backyard or local gym without instruction in combination with organized teams, who are the most impressive. Read More...